Picture stand



Mar-chal, 1942.

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mf@ ATTO mmm A Y MilllllllllI-l Patented Mar. 31, 1942 ENT OFFICE y PICTURE STAND Edwin Klahn, New York, N. Y., assignor to i Adolf C. Blechner, New York, N. 4Y.

Application August 31, 1939, Serial No. 292,805

6 Claims.

The present invention relates to a picture frame and it particularly relates to a picture frame having a container formed unitarily therewith.

Although not specifically limited to picture frames, the present invention will be illustratively described in connection therewith.

It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be used in connection with various types of receptacles for receiving articles which may have open tops or open backs or even open bottoms closed by a detachable base.

Still further objects and advantages will appear from the detailed description set forth below, it being understood, however, that this more detailed description is given by way of illustration since various changes therein may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

In accomplishing the above objects, it has been found most suitable to provide a stand with a double or removable base or bottom, said base or bottom having a double wall construction between which are contained two reciprocating attachment elements to enable the connection between the stand and the picture frame or other upright member, as the case may be.

These elements are preferably so arranged in connection with the sides of the stand that they will snap into position and they are desirably spring biased outwardly, so as to engage projections or other contact elements in the bottom of the upright stand structure.

In accomplishing the above objects, it has been found most satisfactory to form a picture frame, the back plate of which will take the .form of a container.

The frame or picture holding element itself may be made integrally with the back plate or attached to the back plate by spot welding, riveting or in other manners.

The 'base construction may be made of various shapes and forms so as to be removable by pressure or by Various tools.

These tools may be so constructed as to enable the two reciprocatory elements to be withdrawn from engagement with the stand and enable different stands to be substituted.

The entire construction of both the base and the frame may be conveniently made of sheet metal stampings.

Referring to the drawing which illustrates several of the various possible embodiments of the present invention, but to which the present invention is by no means restricted since the draw- (Cl. l0-152.1)

ing is merely by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. v

Figure 1 is a front elevational view of a further embodiment including a stand and base showing how such stand and base may be used for a picture frame.

Figure 2 is a transverse sectional view on the line 2-2 of Figure 1 upon a somewhat enlarged scale as compared to Figure 1, and partly broken away more clearly to show the construction.

Figure 3 is a detailed sectional view on the line 3-3 of Figurel 2 showing the manner of attachment of the base to the stand.

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view on the line 4-4 of Figure 1 showing how the upright of the stand may be constructed.

Figures '5 and 6 are detailed transverse sectional views on the lines 5-5 and 6 6 of Figure 2, showing the construction of the detachable base.A I

Fig. 7 is a side perspective view of the tool which may be utilized for disconnecting the upright of the stand from the base.

In the embodiment of Figs. l to Sis shown the -device in which the picture stand has a detachable base, with the back of the picture frame again constituting a container.

Referring to Figures 1 to 5, the upright A of the stand is provided with a removable double bottom or base B.. The upright A is shown as constituting a picture frame, combined with a holder for articles such as pencils, owers, and so forth, or it may be utilized for other purposes.

As best shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the base has a main sheet metal marginal member I0 having the step portions II and I2 and the bottom contact member I3 with an inturned peripheral'flange I4.

The upper portion of the base is also provided with a downturned flange I5. Between the edges of these two flanges I4 and I5 is connected the depressed peripheral portion I6 of the base plate I 'I which base plate I'I has an elevated portion I 8.

The Ibase also carries an upper plate member I9. Between the plates I8 and I9 are positioned reciprocatory elements 20. elements 20 are provided with the aligned snap portions 2| constituting the ends of the aligned arm portions 22, the abutment lugs 23 being positioned .between said arms 22 and said snap portions2l,

A The elements 20 are also provided with the 01T- set arms 24, the ends 25 of which slide between These reciprocatory the lugs 26 turned downwardly `from the upper plate I9.

Extending inwardly from the oiset portions 24 are the extensions 21 which contact the offset portions as indicated at 28, and which embrace or position on opposite sides of the opening 29 on the upper plate I9, and the opening 30 on the bottom plate I8.

These openings 29 and 30 permit insertion of the tool member 3| which has a pivot portion 32 to fit into the opening 29 and the outstanding arms 33 to rit between the legs 21, and brace them apart when turned, and the finger grip portion 34.

The ends of the upper plate I9 are turned down, as indicated at 35, and are slotted at 36, to receive the snap portions 2|. The sides of the upper plate I9 are also turned down, as indicated at 31, and said down turned portions 35 and 31 act as spacers to space the plates I9 and 20 the desired distance apart.

The tangs 38 extending upwardly from the bottom plate I8 and through the openings 39 in the upper plate I9 hold the two plates I9 and 2|) together and also hold the reciprocatory elements 28-20 between said plates I8 and I9.

The spring member 40 is held in position by the tangs 4| turned down from the upper plate I9 and has oblique side portions 42 which engage the recess 43. This spring normally biases the two snap portions 2| in extended position until they are stopped by contact of the lugs 23 with the down turned portions 35 of the upper plate I9.

The upright member which may serve as the picture frame, the holder or for some other purpose, is made of a base sheet metal construction consisting of the front interior walls 44, the rear interior wall and the side interior walls 46.

The exterior edge of the casing is formed of a rim member having the top portion 41, and the side portions 48 which have the flanges 49 and 5|! fitting over the front and back walls 44 and 45.

This rear member 48 has the embellishments 5Da and 5| and it also retains in position an ornamental backing 52 and a frame 53 and within which frame for example, may be placed a picture such as indicated at 54.

Between the rim members 48 and the interior walls 46 are positioned the plates 55. The plates 55 are a continuation of the interior plates 44 and 45, which interior plates are of U-shaped construction.

It will be noted in Figure 3 that this intermediate plate 55 ends at the point 56. The inside plate 46 abuts on the depressed edge portion I6 of the bottom plate I8.

Adjacent the lower ends 51 of the plates 46 and 48 is the inturned projection 58 over the top of which the snap members 2| are designed to snap when the bottom or base B is inserted upon the side walls of the upright A.

It will be noted that the exterior frame member 48 closely contacts the ilange I6 when inserted into the base B.

In operation, the base may be readily inserted upon the upright A with the members 2| snapping in position on top of the outturned portions 58. Then the base may be readily removed by inserting the instrument 3| into the openings 29 and 30 of Figure 2 and turning, and this turning will result in withdrawing the members 2| from above the inturned element 58 and permitting the base to be withdrawn.

If desired, the picture 54 may be held in position within the rim frame 53 by the base, but it may also be inserted in the opening 60, as shown in Figure 9.

Desirably, the interior walls 44-45-46 are formed of steel while the narrow rim structure 48 is formed of brass.

In the case of the base B, the plates I8 and I9 may also be formed of steel while the rim I0 may also be formed of brass.

It is thus apparent the applicant has formed an inexpensive readily manufactured durable stand and durable base construction, which may be widely utlized either as a picture stand or for other purposes.

It is apparent the specific illustrations above shown have been given by way of illustration and not by way of limitation and that the structures above described are subject to wide variation and modification without departing from the scope or intent of the invention all of which variations and modications are to be included within the scope of the present invention.

What is claimed is:

l. A stand comprising an upright member having a sheet metal frame structure, said upright member also having spaced vertical front, back and side walls, and a detachable base, said base having a rectangular groove tightly receiving the lower edges of said walls, and said base also including a plate member, a snap bar arrangement including a pair of bars, said plate member being provided with guide means to guide said arrangement and spring means to actuate said arrangement into attached position and the lower interior edges of said side walls where received in said groove being notched to engage the ends of said bars.

2. A stand comprising an upright member having a sheet metal frame structure, said upright member also having spaced vertical front, back and side walls, and a detachable base, said base having a rectangular groove tightly receiving the lower edges of said walls, and said base also including a double spaced plate member, a double snap bar arrangement including a pair of bars, said plate member being provided with guide means to guide said arrangement and spring means to actuate said arrangement into attached position and the lower interior edges of said side walls where received in said groove being notched to engage the ends of said bars.

3. A stand comprising an upright member having a sheet metal frame structure, said upright member also having spaced vertical front, back and side walls, and a detachable base, said base having a rectangular groove tightly receiving the lower edges of said walls, and said base also including a double spaced plate member, a snap bar arrangement, said plate member being provided with guide means to guide said arrangement, and spring means to actuate said arrangement into attached position, said arrangement including offset bars positioned between said walls and the lower interior edges of said side walls where received in said groove being notched to enga-ge the ends of said bars.

4. A stand comprising an upright member having a sheet metal'frame structure, said upright member also having spaced vertical front, back and side walls, and a detachable base, said base having a rectangular groove tightly receiving the lower edges of said walls, and said base also including a double plate member, a snap bar arrangement, said plate member being provided with guide means to guide said arrangement,

spring means to actuate said arrangement into attached position, said arrangement including offset bars positioned between said walls, said bars having transverse projections to enable detachment and the lower interior edges of said side walls where received in said groove being notched to engage the ends of said bars.

5. A stand comprising an upright member having a sheet metal frame structure, said upright member also having spaced vertical front, back and side walls, and a detachable base, said base having a rectangular groove tightly receiving the lower edges of said Walls, and said base also including a double plate member, a snap bar arrangement, said plate member being provided with guide means to guide said arrangement, spring means to actuate said arrangement into attached position, said plate member having upper and lower Walls and said arrangement including oiset bars positioned between said walls, said bars consisting of thin spring steel and having outer snap ends and said plate member having perforated side walls through which said outer ends project and the lower interior edges of said side walls where received in said groove 25 being notched to engage the ends of said bars.

6. A stand comprising an upright member having a sheet metal frame structure, said upright member also having spaced vertical front, back and side walls, and a detachable base, said base having a rectangular groove tightly receiving the lower edges of said walls, and said base also including a double plate member, a bar arrangement, said plate member being provided with guide means to guide said arrangement, means to actuate said arrangement into extended position, said plate member having upper and lower walls and said arrangement including offset bars positioned between said walls, said bars consisting of thin spring steel and said plate member having perforated side Walls through which the outer ends of said bars project, and said bars being also notched and said actuating means consisting of a leaf spring member Xed at one side to one of said walls and at the other side engaging said notches and the lower interior edges of said side Walls Where received in said groove being notched to engage the ends of said bars.

EDWIN KLAHN. 

